US8437757B2 - Systems for providing peer-to-peer communications - Google Patents

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US8437757B2
US8437757B2 US11/479,211 US47921106A US8437757B2 US 8437757 B2 US8437757 B2 US 8437757B2 US 47921106 A US47921106 A US 47921106A US 8437757 B2 US8437757 B2 US 8437757B2
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  • the present invention relates generally to peer-to-peer communication between electronic devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to the transfer of address information between peer devices in order to quickly and easily establish communication arrangements such as voice over IP (VoIP) communication.
  • VoIP voice over IP
  • VoIP technology enables the establishing of voice calls where the data is sent over the Internet or other IP networks.
  • Session initiation protocol SIP
  • WLAN wireless local area network
  • VoIP offers an inexpensive alternative to global system for mobile communications (GSM)/cellular calls.
  • GSM global system for mobile communications
  • both ends of the call need to be under WLAN coverage, to be permanently connected to a WLAN access point (AP) and to be subscribed to the same (or compatible) VoIP or SIP provider.
  • AP WLAN access point
  • having permanent connectivity to WLAN and the sending of periodic messages in order to be capable of receiving calls through network address translators (NAT)/firewalls (FWs) generates a very high level of power consumption in the device.
  • NAT network address translators
  • FWs firewalls
  • UMA unlicensed mobile alliance
  • P2P peer-to-peer
  • a centralized SIP proxy and register is used to locate communication end points and maintain sessions between the end points.
  • addresses e.g., IP addresses
  • Traditional approaches to addressing this issue involve using such centralized SIP registers at which each of the terminals registers their address at the time of “logging on.” At the same time, the users also obtain the latest registered addresses of their contacts. This information can also be obtained at the time of actual communication initiation.
  • the centralized system described is maintained only for registration purposes in order to enable the end points to query location information (e.g., IP addresses, etc.) of desired members of the network.
  • location information e.g., IP addresses, etc.
  • the present invention provides for various systems for establishing P2P communication, such as VoIP and video calls, between devices without the use of SIP servers/providers using available “parallel” mechanisms such as electronic mail or SMS messages to transmit the required IP addresses.
  • Various embodiments of the present invention involve a system where a communication client can interact with each other using simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) protocol to directly send lists of IP addresses/port candidates to its peers.
  • SMTP simple mail transfer protocol
  • a communication network of the present invention is based strictly on peer-to-peer communication, with no centralized server, except for existing SMTP email servers, or nodes involved.
  • the SMTP servers involved are not specific to this network, but instead comprise general email servers already existing on the Internet. With this system, the reliance of the communication network on the SIP service providers is removed.
  • peer-to-peer network clients do not have to rely on centralized registers for finding peers. As a result, performance is significantly improved.
  • the present invention does not require any mechanism that could be used to track, control, and/or charge the users of such network. Additionally, the present invention allows for devices to “hole-punch” through NATs/FWs, regardless of which side each device is on, because both devices are able to obtain each others' IP address before starting the desired session.
  • the present invention also includes a software component running in mobile devices that supports both GSM (voice and short messaging service (SMS)) and WLAN/VoIP.
  • GSM voice and short messaging service
  • WLAN/VoIP wireless local area network
  • the software enables automatic roaming whenever there is free network connectivity available, for example WLAN or flat fee 3G data connectivity, to roam from a cellular call to a VoIP call.
  • devices do not need to be subscribed to any SIP or VoIP provider.
  • Various embodiments can also be used with non-GSM cellular systems as well.
  • the present invention enables the providing of inexpensive or even free calls when the devices at issue possess acceptable WLAN coverage. This arrangement also results in improved power consumption compared to other systems that enable WLAN and VoIP services. Such a system is also secure due to the SMS-based authentication, and there is no dependency required on SIP servers or providers. Similarly, with certain embodiments of the present invention, there is no need for the IP addresses of other users, as a person's telephone number is sufficient to establish and maintain a connection. Furthermore, devices operating in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention do not require “always on” IP connectivity, while at the same time, the improved integration of GSM and VoIP aids in the deployment of VoIP technology. Different embodiments of the present invention can also aid in preventing unwanted incoming traffic of various forms, and available NAT traversal techniques can be implemented on top of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile telephone that can be used in the implementation of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the telephone circuitry of the mobile telephone of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a representation of a system where various client devices exchange IP address information using SMTP notifications according to various embodiments of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the process by which IP address information is exchanged using SMTP notifications
  • FIG. 5 is a representation showing direct peer-to-peer SIP communication between client devices once address information of each device has been received by the other device;
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a process by which SMS messages are used to set up a VoIP call to replace a GSM call according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a process by which SMS messages are used to set up a VoIP call to replace a GSM call according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a process by which SMS messages are used to set up a VoIP call to replace a GSM call according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show one representative electronic device 12 within which the present invention may be implemented. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not intended to be limited to one particular type of electronic device 12 or other electronic device.
  • the electronic device 12 of FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a housing 30 , a display 32 in the form of a liquid crystal display, a keypad 34 , a microphone 36 , an ear-piece 38 , a battery 40 , an infrared port 42 , an antenna 44 , a smart card 46 in the form of a UICC according to one embodiment of the invention, a card reader 48 , radio interface circuitry 52 , codec circuitry 54 , a controller 56 and a memory 58 .
  • Individual circuits and elements are all of a type well known in the art, for example in the Nokia range of mobile telephones.
  • the electronic device 12 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and other communication devices may communicate using various transmission technologies including, but not limited to, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), e-mail, Instant Messaging Service (IMS), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11, etc.
  • CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
  • TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
  • FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
  • SMS Short Messaging Service
  • MMS Multimedia Messaging Service
  • e-mail e-mail
  • IMS Instant Messaging Service
  • Bluetooth IEEE 802.11, etc.
  • a communication device may communicate using various media including, but not limited to, radio, infrared, laser, cable connection
  • Various embodiments of the present invention involve a system where a communication client can interact using SMTP protocol to directly send lists of IP addresses/port candidates to its peers.
  • a communication network of the present invention is based strictly on peer-to-peer communication, with no centralized server, except for existing SMTP email servers, or nodes involved.
  • the SMTP servers involved are not specific to this network, but instead comprise general email servers already existing on the Internet. With this system, the reliance of the communication network on the SIP service providers is removed.
  • Various embodiments of the present invention involve incorporating a SMTP client into a P2P communication client.
  • Each P2P communication client is capable of direct communication sessions with another party once it knows the address of the other party.
  • the SMTP client is used by each P2P client to transmit its list of IP addresses/port candidates to any desired devices (i.e., all of its ‘buddies’) at the time of login.
  • the SMTP client is configured to use any generic SMTP server in the Internet domain with which the user of the client has access (i.e., any SMTP server with which the SMTP has an email account).
  • a client device can be configured to use email provider's server for the user at the user's email address.
  • any other email servers in the public domain may be used.
  • FIG. 3 is a representation of a system where various client devices exchange IP address information using SMTP notifications according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • the system in FIG. 4 includes a first client device 300 , a second client device 310 , and a SMTP server 320 (a public domain SMTP server in one embodiment).
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the interaction among the first client device 300 , the second client device 310 , and the SMTP server 320 .
  • the first client device 300 is activated or a user logs in to the first client device 300 .
  • the first client device 300 transmits its list of IP addresses/port candidates to the SMTP server 320 , which in turn transmits this information to the second client device 310 with whom the first client device 300 has interchanged its communication information (e.g., SIP ID, SMTP ID, etc.) in its list using its SMTP client.
  • the transmission from the SMTP server 320 to the second client device 310 is represented at 420 in FIG. 4 .
  • the second client device 310 If the second client device 310 is logged on, it receives the SMTP notification that originated with the first client device 300 and stores the first client device's contact address (IP address) that is provided within the notification at 430 . At 440 , the second client device 310 transmits a notification response to the SMTP server 320 , which relays the response to the first client device 300 at 450 . The response includes the IP address of the second client device 310 . The first and second client devices 300 and 310 can therefore save the address information of the other respective client device. Thus, the SMTP mechanism depicted herein can be used by the client devices to update each other's contact information.
  • IP address IP address
  • the SIP client When the first client device 300 wants to make a peer-to-peer call with the second client device 310 , the SIP client directly transmits SIP signalling packets to the notified IP address of the second client device 310 , as represented at 460 . This process is also depicted in FIG. 5 .
  • a client can possess back-up SMTP connection settings, in which case it can use multiple or best-possible SMTP connections for transmitting the list of IP addresses/port candidates.
  • an SMTP server can be implemented in the SIP client implementation. This serves to remove the reliance of the system on the performance and reliability of the configured public or private SMTP servers.
  • the present invention also includes a software component running in mobile devices that supports both GSM (voice and SMS) and WLAN/VoIP.
  • the software enables automatic roaming from a GSM call to a VoIP call when both devices are in WLAN coverage.
  • devices do not need to be subscribed to any SIP or VoIP provider. Instead, SMS messages are automatically transmitted and processed in the background of the client devices at issue in order to inform the devices about WLAN availability and the devices' respective IP addresses. It should be noted that, although embodiments herein are described in terms of WLAN network coverage, the present invention could also be implemented in other networks as well.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the process by which a GSM call can be essentially converted to a VoIP call according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • a GSM call is initiated between a calling device and a receiving device. If the calling device is in WLAN coverage, the calling device transmits an SMS message to the receiving device at 610 via the standard GSM framework.
  • This SMS message includes a list of the calling device's IP addresses/port candidates, with each address in the form of a SIP uniform resource identifier (URI) (e.g., sip:username@45.67.89.10).
  • URI uniform resource identifier
  • STUN Simple Traversal of UDP Through NATs
  • IGDs may also be used for this purpose.
  • the receiving device If the receiving device is also under WLAN coverage, then it automatically activates its WLAN interface and replies with its own SIP URI/IP address at 620 . This reply is also in the form of an SMS message. If the calling device receives the receiving device's SMS reply, then the calling device knows that both devices are in WLAN coverage. Therefore, the calling device proceeds to transmit a SIP INVITE message directly to the other device's IP address, with no SIP Proxy used, in order to initiate a VoIP call at 630 . The VoIP call is fully established at 640 . Once the VoIP call (or other media call over IP) is established, the GSM call is cancelled at 650 , with the users not noticing a substantial interruption, as the SMS exchange and VoIP call setup occurs in the background of the devices. In fact, it is possible that the conversion to a VoIP call occurs even before the recipient of the original GSM call has answered the call.
  • roaming is not triggered automatically. Instead, the “roaming” option is exhibited to a user through a device's user interface when in WLAN coverage, providing the user with the opportunity to request VoIP functionality if so desired.
  • the providing of this option and its selection is depicted at 700 in FIG. 7 and, depending upon the capabilities of the device, can occur before a call is made and/or during the call.
  • Another embodiment involves eliminating the reply message transmitted by the receiving device.
  • the receiving device instead of replying with its own SMS message, the receiving device responds to the calling device's SMS message with a SIP INVITE to the calling device at 820 . This allows the devices to more quickly roam to a VoIP connection, saving the “cost” of a SMS message.
  • the initial SMS can contain a text message such as: “XXX is trying to establish a VoIP call with you,” with an instruction or request for the receiving device to obtain the appropriate software at a certain location.
  • the receiving device if the receiving device exhibits this message, then the user knows that the receiving device does not have the appropriate software. If the receiving device has the correct software, this message can be processed and deleted in the background so that the user does not see it.
  • the calling device can also possess a certain degree of intelligence in order to make a decision as to whether a SMS should be sent.
  • This decision can be based upon information available to the device.
  • the calling device's phonebook could store information as to whether the receiving device is WLAN-capable.
  • the decision can also be based upon whether there have been WLAN connections to the receiving party in prior calls.
  • presence information can be used to notify another device that the device at issue is in WLAN coverage. With each of these mechanisms, the likelihood of transmitting unnecessary SMS messages can be reduced.
  • the present invention can be implemented such that the SMS signalling is used only to add a SIP video session, with the voice session remaining on the cellular call.
  • SMS messages are used to exchange IP address information as discussed above.
  • this IP address information is only used to transfer video data, e.g., over a 3G system such as in standard videosharing or WLAN if available.
  • the cellular call continues in its original state without roaming.
  • the present invention is not limited to SIP, but instead can be used in conjunction with other IP-based protocols.
  • the present invention is not strictly limited to voice calls, as the invention can also be used with video calls for example.
  • a wide variety of cellular technologies, including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, and other technologies can also be used in conjunction with the present invention.
  • the devices involved in a GSM call can use mechanisms other than SMS messages to exchange information for a VoIP call.
  • the initiation messages can be transmitted over the GSM voice connection, being coded in a manner similar to that used in conventional modems.
  • Another option involves using network signalling (ringing) to initiate the VoIP call. This can be used for nodes which know each other beforehand and can locate the other user using DNS or SIP servers.
  • the software implementing the present invention recognizes that the incoming call belongs to a “VoIP partner,” and thereafter attempts to establish a VoIP call with the other party. Pre-stored information regarding the calling party such as the SIP address, DNS name or permanent IP address is utilized to establish the call.
  • the receiving and calling parties may obtain notification that it is possible to establish a VoIP (or video over IP) call as well, along with an inquiry as to whether the party would like to establish such as call.
  • the software used in conjunction with various embodiments of the present invention can be configured to attempt roaming from WLAN to VoIP with only certain telephone numbers, for example only designated numbers stored in a device's phonebook, which are likely to have the required software for successful implementation.
  • the present invention is described in the general context of method steps, which may be implemented in one embodiment by a program product including computer-executable instructions, such as program code, executed by computers in networked environments.
  • program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types.
  • Computer-executable instructions, associated data structures, and program modules represent examples of program code for executing steps of the methods disclosed herein.
  • the particular sequence of such executable instructions or associated data structures represents examples of corresponding acts for implementing the functions described in such steps.

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